Man arrested in connection to strip club shooting

Published 3:23 PM MST Nov 28, 2012

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -

Albuquerque police have arrested the suspect in last weekend’s shooting at Fantasy World.

Police arrested Robert Alexander, 36, following an undercover investigation into the shooting. Alexander attempted to flee from the arrest team, but was captured and booked on charges in connection with the shooting as well as a felony warrant out of Arkansas, according to police.

Last Saturday, a fight broke out between several people at Fantasy World. As security personnel escorted the individuals out of the club, police said Alexander opened fire outside of the business, shooting a bystander in the back.

The department’s gang unit took over the investigation after finding out that Alexander is a documented gang associate. He is a convicted felon who is not legally permitted to carry a firearm. He reportedly moved to Albuquerque only a few weeks prior to the shooting at the nightclub.

Alexander is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center on a $75,000 cash or surety bond.

Police also identified two other men who were involved in the shooting and said those men will also face charges.

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